Apply For A Palo Alto Marriage License

I am planning my wedding in Palo Alto, California. How can I apply for a marriage license?

You can apply for a marriage license at the Santa Clara County Clerk-Recorder’s office in San Jose. You and the person that you are marrying need to go in person, together. You will find the Santa Clara County Clerk-Recorder’s office on the first floor of the East Wing at 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, California. The office is open 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. You must submit your marriage license application before 4:15 p.m.

If you have other questions about applying for a marriage license in Santa Clara County, read on or visit the Santa Clara County Clerk-Recorder’s office website: Palo Alto Marriage License.

What are the requirements for people that apply for a marriage license in Palo Alto, California?

The requirements are that you are at least 18 years old and that you are unmarried at the time that you apply for a marriage license. You must present a valid government-issued photo I.D. at the Santa Clara County Clerk-Recorder’s office to verify your full name and your birth date.

Are there any other requirements for people that apply for a marriage license in Palo Alto, California?

There are no other requirements (such as blood test results or residency). There is also no waiting period after your receive your marriage license.

When can I use my Santa Clara County marriage licenses?

You will be able to use your Santa Clara County marriage license immediately. The marriage license will expire 90 days after the day that the license is issued.

How much is the marriage license fee in Palo Alto, California?

The fee is $79.00 for a regular marriage license in Palo Alto. You will be able to use a regular marriage license anywhere in California while the license is still valid.

The fee is $83.00 for a confidential marriage license in Palo Alto. You can only use a confidential marriage license within Santa Clara County.

You can choose to pay the marriage license fee with cash, check, or debit card. There is a $2.50 charge for debit card transactions. The Santa Clara County Clerk-Recorder’s office does not accept out-of-state checks, though you do not need to be a California resident to receive a marriage license.

Who can I ask to perform my wedding in Palo Alto, California?

You can ask any authorized person to perform your Palo Alto wedding. Priests, ministers, and rabbis from any religious denomination; judges, commissioners, assistant commissioners from the California judicial system, and current mayors are all authorized to perform weddings in the state of California.

If you have other questions about who is authorized to perform weddings in Palo Alto, visit the Santa Clara County Clerk-Recorder’s website: Palo Alto Marriage License

Can I have a civil ceremony in Palo Alto, California?

County Deputy Marriage Commissioners perform weddings at the Santa Clara County Clerk-Recorder’s office on the first floor of the East Wing at 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, California. There is an $80.00 fee. You must provide at least one witness. If you do not provide your own witness, the Clerk-Recorder’s office can provide a witness for a $10.00 fee.
If you have other questions about civil ceremonies, visit the Santa Clara County Clerk-Recorder’s office website: Palo Alto Marriage License

How can I order a marriage certificate after my wedding in Palo Alto, California?

After your signed marriage license has been recorded by the Santa Clara County Clerk-Recorder’s office, you can order a certified copy of the marriage certificate for a $14.00 fee. You can choose to order the marriage certificate in person at the Santa County Clerk-Recorder’s office, by mail, or online.

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